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Title: Crossvine Solar: Residents push commissioners on road safety, more URL Source: https://duboiscountyfreepress.com/crossvine-solar-residents-push-commissioners-on-road-safety-more/ Published Time: 2026-06-03T18:32:36+00:00 Markdown Content: Dubois County Commissioners voted to allow a two-week closure of County Road 500 West between 750 South and 900 South to accommodate underground utility work for the AES Crossline Solar project during their meeting on Monday. The closure will enable AES to …

Title: Commissioners report on meeting with AES, Battery Energy Storage System plume study results URL Source: https://duboiscountyfreepress.com/commissioners-report-on-meeting-with-aes-battery-energy-storage-system-plume-study-results/ Published Time: 2026-05-20T15:32:20+00:00 Markdown Content: The Dubois County Commissioners discussed emergency response planning for the AES battery energy storage system to address concerns raised by residents and local community leaders. Those concerns are largely based on the BESS’s proximity to Southwest Dubois County …

Title: EDP Renewables provides construction update on Duff Solar project, discusses potential second phase URL Source: https://duboiscountyfreepress.com/edp-renewables-provides-construction-update-on-duff-solar-project-discusses-potential-second-phase/ Published Time: 2026-05-12T20:21:20+00:00 Markdown Content: Last week, EDP Renewables executives updated county commissioners on the progress of the Duff Solar project, currently under construction and reported that the 100-megawatt facility remains on track for commercial operation by September 2026. EDP is the largest …

Title: County Commissioners approve temporary speed limit reductions for solar project area URL Source: https://duboiscountyfreepress.com/county-commissioners-approve-temporary-speed-limit-reductions-for-solar-project-area/ Published Time: 2026-05-05T20:28:15+00:00 Markdown Content: The county is taking action to reduce traffic issues in the areas affected by the AES Crossvine Solar project, following concerns raised by residents in recent months. The Dubois County Commissioners unanimously approved a temporary speed limit reduction from 45 …

Title: Dubois County hires new Veterans Service Officer URL Source: https://duboiscountyfreepress.com/dubois-county-hires-new-veterans-service-officer/ Published Time: 2026-04-21T19:48:44+00:00 Markdown Content: Nick Pagragan, a Marine and Army veteran from Santa Claus, recently took over the Dubois County Veteran Service Office. Local veterans had been volunteering at the office since the resignation of the previous Veteran Service Officer. Commissioner Chad Blessinger praised those volunteers for keeping …

Title: Solar companies working with county to address concerns URL Source: https://duboiscountyfreepress.com/solar-companies-working-with-county-to-address-concerns/ Published Time: 2026-04-21T15:07:49+00:00 Markdown Content: At Monday’s regular Dubois County Commissioner meeting, Commissioner Chad Blessigner discussed ongoing conversations with EDP Renewables regarding the second phase of their solar project in the Duff area. The company had come to the county to gauge their willingness to negotiate agreements to …

Title: AES Battery Energy Storage System, solar discussion dominates commissioner meeting URL Source: https://duboiscountyfreepress.com/aes-battery-energy-storage-system-solar-discussion-dominates-commissioner-meeting/ Published Time: 2026-04-07T19:51:28+00:00 Markdown Content: Residents spoke to the county commissioners about the AES Crossvine Solar Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) during Monday’s regular meeting, and County Commissioner Chad Blessinger took some time to address questions and concerns about the system before leaving early for another …